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Zombie ideas" is a term used by Paul Krugman in his book "Arguing with Zombies: Economics, Politics, and the Fight for a Better Future". These are ideas that, despite being debunked with evidence and logic, continue to persist in political and economic discourse. They are called "zombie ideas" because they refuse to die. Examples of such ideas could be the belief in the effectiveness of tax cuts for the rich in stimulating economic growth, or the notion that universal healthcare is inherently inefficient. Krugman's book is a critique of these ideas, providing evidence and arguments against them.
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In , Krugman comprehensively debunks the simple economics behind some of the most compelling and controversial issues of our time: universal healthcare, tax cuts, social security and social inequality, so you can understand the economic dialogue in the United States and around the globe and make better-calculated financial and ethical decisions.
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